Shrimp and Pasta Cheddar Alfredo
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons smart balance light2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Whole Wheat flour 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1 1/2 cups Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar, grated & divided
1 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Makes 6 servings
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Whisk in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
(please make sure to get 2% milk. 1% and Skim Milk doesn't thicken and it comes out watery.)
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and add cream cheese, stirring until well blended. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cheddar and salt, stirring until well blended.
3. Toss sauce with hot pasta and cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and seasoning; serve immediately. **Contains 20% DV (32mg) of Omega-3 DHA
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IMRIVEN.
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Whisk in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
(please make sure to get 2% milk. 1% and Skim Milk doesn't thicken and it comes out watery.)
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and add cream cheese, stirring until well blended. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cheddar and salt, stirring until well blended.
3. Toss sauce with hot pasta and cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and seasoning; serve immediately. **Contains 20% DV (32mg) of Omega-3 DHA
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IMRIVEN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 349.0
- Total Fat: 13.6 g
- Cholesterol: 38.2 mg
- Sodium: 707.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 36.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 18.7 g
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